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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.34 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.34 and 102.90 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.34 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.34 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.34 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367.09/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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